Value bet: Columbus Crew to win @ 1.73 – our chance 64% vs 58% implied by the price (edge +12%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓64% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✓87% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓69% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓70% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.86
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati preview and prediction
The match
FC Cincinnati travel to Lower.com Field in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 26 July (00:15 WAT) to face Columbus Crew. Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points from 34 games (in the top half), while FC Cincinnati sit 9th on 46 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: LDWWD Most recently they lost to New York City FC 1–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
FC Cincinnati's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Vancouver Whitecaps 4–3 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.5 per game.
FC Cincinnati arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.4 for Columbus Crew and 1.3 for FC Cincinnati. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 70% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Columbus Crew 64%, draw 13%, FC Cincinnati 23%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.40.
Value angle: Columbus Crew to win at 1.73 – 64% on our numbers against 58% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 2–1 FC Cincinnati. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew64%fair 1.55 · @1.73
Draw13%fair 7.83 · @4.20
FC Cincinnati23%fair 4.40 · @3.90
3.72Expected goals
2.41Columbus Crew xG
1.32FC Cincinnati xG
69%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.4 – 1.3 FC Cincinnati expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew to win✓
64%
1.55
1.73 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
87%
1.15
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.11
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.80
Half-time result
Columbus Crew ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew / FT Columbus Crew✓
40%
2.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.86
–
Form
Columbus Crew – last 6
LDWWDL
23 Jul
vs New York City FC
1–2
L
12 Jul
vs Burnley
1–1
D
24 May
vs Atlanta United FC
2–0
W
21 May
vs New York City FC
1–0
W
17 May
@ Philadelphia Union
1–1
D
14 May
@ New York Red Bulls
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Cincinnati – last 6
WWWDLD
23 Jul
vs Vancouver Whitecaps
4–3
W
11 Jul
vs Burnley
3–1
W
24 May
vs Orlando City SC
6–2
W
17 May
@ San Diego
3–3
D
14 May
vs Inter Miami
3–5
L
10 May
@ Charlotte
2–2
D
3.5Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 13% and FC Cincinnati 23%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 FC Cincinnati, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati?
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 00:15 (West Africa Time) at Lower.com Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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